Sentence examples for medals were determined from inspiring English sources

As the medals were determined by a round-robin format, Sweden fell one point short of Canada, losing 6 4 to them in their final and deciding game.

The winner of the gold medal is determined by a complex scoring system that assigns numerical values to times and distances, not to relative positions.

My teammates and myself all agreed no matter what color of medal it was, we were determined to wear that gear on the podium.

They went to Beijing as favourites for a medal but came ninth and were determined to put it right this time.

The medal was also Britain's first women's Olympic curling medal since Rhona Martin team's gold in 2002 and Muirhead said they were determined not to go away from Sochi empty handed.

The Welshman has already won World Championships, European Championships and Commonwealth Games gold medals and is determined to add an Olympic title.

The gold medal winner was determined by goal difference: Canada won the gold because they had an average of 13.8 compared to Czechoslovakia's average of 4.3.

The gold medal winner was determined by goal difference: Canada won the gold because it had an average of 13.8 goals per game compared to Czechoslovakia's average of 4.3.

Medals, therefore, can be determined by millimeters.

That fellow Yanks Ashley Wagner, shining on like a crazy diamond, and endearingly gawky teenager Polina Edmunds (who got a nice pre-skate feature complete with Type A Russian mom) finished right behind her was just a bonus and ensured plenty of drama Thursday night, when the medals will of be determined after the free skate).

The former painter and decorator may be ranked 61 in the world and has little chance of winning a medal but he is determined to do his best for his country.